San Francisco 49ers plan to pursue trade for edge rusher this summer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 6:35 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers are expected to pursue a significant trade for an edge rusher as training camp approaches. NFL insiders suggest that the move may be driven by the Los Angeles Rams' acquisition of Myles Garrett, following a season in which the 49ers ranked last in sack rate and third-lowest in pressure rate. Although both Nick Bosa and Mykel Williams are returning from injuries, the team aims to bolster its pass rush even further. Potential trade targets include New York Giants' Kayvon Thibodeaux and Arizona Cardinals' Josh Sweat, who has requested a trade.
- •49ers have low pressure and sack rates in 2025.
- •Nick Bosa and Mykel Williams are returning from injuries.
- •Potential trade targets include Kayvon Thibodeaux and Josh Sweat.
- •Training camp is just over a month away.
- 6:35 PMYahoo Sports — NFL Rumors: San Francisco 49ers Expected to Pursue Significant Trade
"NFL trade rumors have largely quieted down in June after A.J. Brown and Myles Garrett found new homes. However, with […]
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